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From Kinshasa to Mbandaka: advocacy that opens doors for Lokolama
In the fight to protect the forests of the Congo Basin, victories are not only won in villages or in the heart of peatlands. They are also won in the corridors of power. It is with this conviction that Greenpeace Africa has brought the voice of the indigenous communities of Lokolama to official offices, from…
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A forest on the big screen: when images reignite the flame of conservation in Lokolama
More than 100 community members gathered to watch a special screening dedicated to the Congo Basin forest.
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From conflict to cooperation: when Lokolama and Penzélé chart the future of their forests together
In the heart of Ecuador province, the villages of Lokolama and Penzélé share the same mission: to protect the forests that feed their families and are home to exceptional biodiversity.
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Lokolama: At the heart of indigenous forestry solutions in the Congo Basin
Earlier this month I set off for the village of Lokolama with the Greenpeace Africa team, in to immerse ourselves in the living heritage of Indigenous Peoples.
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Travel diary from the heart of the Congo Basin: voices and hopes of indigenous peoples
In August 2025, Greenpeace Africa led an exceptional expedition to the heart of the Congo Basin, to the villages of Lokolama and Penzélé, as well as to Mbandaka, in Equateur Province.
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We, the Indigenous People of the forest, refuse to be ignored any longer
Every year on August 9, the world briefly turns its gaze toward Indigenous Ppeoples. Our cultures are celebrated, our songs and painted faces put on display. And then, silence returns. Behind the cliche, our communities remain marginalized, dispossessed, and forgotten. This must end.
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Peace without justice? The U.S.-DRC-Rwanda deal and Africa’s fight for sovereignty
In June, the United States brokered what appeared to be a diplomatic breakthrough: a peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda.
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Greenpeace Africa concludes a landmark community experience-sharing workshop in Mbandaka, DRC, with strong calls for forest protection and food sovereignty
Mbandaka, 1 May 2025 – Greenpeace Africa has successfully concluded a two-day community experience-sharing workshop in Mbandaka, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), bringing together 20 Indigenous and local community leaders…
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Greenpeace Africa launches community experience-sharing workshop on local forest initiatives in Mbandaka in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
Mbandaka, 28 April 2025 - Greenpeace Africa is excited to announce the launch of a pivotal community experience-sharing workshop dedicated to local forest initiatives focused on sustainable forest and food solutions.
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The Republic of Congo’s reliance on fossil fuels: a threat to climate, biodiversity and human rights.
Kinshasa, April 3, 2025 - At a time when the planet is facing an unprecedented climate emergency, the Republic of Congo has announced a drastic increase in its oil production.